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Spain
Sun, culture, and proximity to France
EUSchengenEuroBeckham Law
Spain attracts with its way of life, climate, and proximity. The Beckham Law offers interesting tax advantages for certain profiles.
Key figures
Studio rent
900-1 400 €
Monthly budget
1 800-2 800 €
Tax
24% (Loi Beckham)
Flight from Paris
2h
Avg. temperature
19°C
Language
Spanish
Time zone
Paris 0h
Population
47,4M
Indicators
Cost of living
6
Tax burden
5
Quality of life
9
Safety
8
Healthcare
8
Climate
9
Infrastructure
8
Expat community
8
Visa access
8
English
5
Comparison with France
| France | Spain | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Max tax | 45% | 24% Beckham | |
| Studio rent | 900-1 400 € | 900-1 400 € | |
| Monthly budget | 2 000-3 000 € | 1 800-2 800 € | |
| Climate (sun days) | 170j | 280j |
Advantages
- •Beckham Law: 24% flat tax for 6 years (conditions apply)
- •Renowned quality of life (climate, food)
- •Excellent healthcare infrastructure
- •Large French community
- •Very accessible from France
Points of attention
- •High standard taxation (up to 47%)
- •Difficult job market (high unemployment)
- •Rising cost of living in Barcelona and Madrid
- •Wealth tax in certain regions
Visa
Free settlement for EU citizens. The non-lucrative visa or entrepreneur visa are available for non-EU nationals.
Taxation
Progressive income tax from 19% to 47%. The Beckham Law allows 24% flat tax for 6 years for transferred or foreign-hired workers.
Cost of living
Monthly solo budget: €1,800-2,800 in Barcelona/Madrid, €1,300-1,800 elsewhere. Studio rent: €900-1,400 in major cities.
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